# Xenowerk vs Apple Knight 2

The clearest difference is ads: Xenowerk at none against Apple Knight 2's shown. Xenowerk also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Apple Knight 2's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xenowerk sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Apple Knight 2 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Apple Knight 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple Knight 2 has 3.5K ratings behind it against 682, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Xenowerk's written reviews are positive against 89% of Apple Knight 2's.

Xenowerk ships an update every 3 months, Apple Knight 2 every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xenowerk | Apple Knight 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (682 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xenowerk/id969447496/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 682 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [Limitless LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472819763) |

## What reviewers say

### Xenowerk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xenowerk/id969447496)

Descend into a dangerous underground lab filled with mutants. Battle through 70 levels, upgrade your weapons and armor, and use special powers to survive. The first part of this top-down action shooter is free to play.

**Highlights:** Top-down action shooter gameplay, Dual stick touch controls, Dynamic lighting and shadows, Wide range of upgradable weapons, Special powers for enhanced combat, 70 challenging levels

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMALL SALARY ADVANCE | $0.99 | one-time |
| SMALL SALARY ADVANCE | $1.99 | one-time |
| FULL GAME | $1.99 | one-time |
| MEDIUM SALARY ADVANCE | $2.99 | one-time |
| MEDIUM SALARY ADVANCE | $4.99 | one-time |
| LARGE SALARY ADVANCE | $9.99 | one-time |
| HUGE SALARY ADVANCE | $19.99 | one-time |
| MONSTER SALARY ADVANCE | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent graphics
- 🎨 Cartoony yet realistic art style
- 💥 Satisfying shooting mechanics
- 🕹️ Great controller support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive levels and enemies
- 🎥 Awkward camera angles
- 💰 Paywall after initial levels
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Lack of variety in missions and objectives

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Radar functionality issues
- Controls become unresponsive at times
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- Expand the story and lore
- Add more enemy types and environmental variety
- Implement a level editor or custom map creation
- Introduce co-op and multiplayer modes
- Add more character customization options


### Apple Knight 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073)

Engage in fast-paced hack-and-slash combat in this action-packed platformer. Explore dungeons, battle enemies with a variety of weapons and abilities, and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your character with unique skins and unlock helpful pets to aid you in your adventures.

**Highlights:** Hack-and-slash combat, Unlockable weapons and skins, Special abilities and pets, Story and Adventure modes, Parrying and dodging mechanics, Hidden secrets in levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zombie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cursed Knight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Crowns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skelly | $2.99 | one-time |
| Knight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Roma Invictus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Redsteel Knight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Ninja | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Crowns | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Coins! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Crowns! | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Smooth combat mechanics
- 🕹️ Satisfying parry system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Revive ad not always working
- 🤑 Difficulty of progression without spending money
- 🤔 Removal of some features from the original game (e.g., female character, difficulty modes, endless mode)
- 🔇 Disappointing music compared to the original game
- 🤏 Small UI elements on smaller devices

**Reported bugs**

- Sound and music settings not working properly
- Coin count not displaying correctly after switching items
- Cloud save issues causing loss of progress and coins
- Parry mechanic not registering consistently

**Requested features**

- Bring back the female character option
- Reintroduce difficulty modes and endless mode
- Add a restart button to the menu
- Implement a world map feature
- Introduce class-based gameplay (e.g., knight, mage, archer)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xenowerk free?

Xenowerk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Apple Knight 2 free?

Apple Knight 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Xenowerk or Apple Knight 2?

Apple Knight 2 is rated higher. Xenowerk averages 4.4 out of 5 from 682 ratings, while Apple Knight 2 averages 4.8 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Xenowerk or Apple Knight 2 have ads?

Apple Knight 2 shows ads; Xenowerk does not.

### Which is updated more often, Xenowerk or Apple Knight 2?

Xenowerk ships an update every 3 months, and Apple Knight 2 every 8 days. Most recently, Xenowerk was updated on November 3, 2026 and Apple Knight 2 on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*